Who needs “The Big Three” if James Jones is hot

James Jones is going to be seeing a lot of open shots this season for the Miami Heat. His perimeter jumper probably can’t wait.

With San Antonio collapsing all over LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Jones was open for much of the first half. He responded with two 3-point baskets to power the Heat to a 46-42 lead at the halftime break.

The Spurs are working their starters into game action more significantly in the second game. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili both saw 16 minutes of action. Parker had seven points and three assists. Ginobili had three points and five assists.

The Spurs hit 38.5 percent in the first quarter and were even worse — 33.3 percent — in the second quarter. But their running game was working with Parker and Ginobili, outscoring the Heat 12-2 in fast break points.